MERCANTILE HOTEL, Sydney

Mercantile Hotel - Historic Irish pub with live music and heritage accommodations in The Rocks

Located in the heart of Sydney's iconic Rocks district, this heritage-listed Sydney hotel combines B&B-style lodging with Australia's longest-running Irish pub. The three-star Mercantile offers rooms on the first and second floors, featuring high-speed internet, flat-screen TVs with Foxtel channels, and tea/coffee facilities. Room options range from single and twin configurations to double rooms with spa baths, all maintaining heritage features. Two onsite restaurants serve Irish cuisine with daily specials and happy hour offerings. The Mercantile Hotel hosts regular live music events, traditional Irish sessions, and DJ performances. The property stands 10 minutes' walk from Circular Quay, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal, with frequent shuttle services connecting to both international and domestic airports.

Pros

Heritage-listed venue beneath Sydney Harbour Bridge

Daily live music and traditional Irish entertainment

Regular food and drink specials, including $6 Happy Hour from 4-6pm

Professional event hosting facilities for private and corporate functions

Cons

Guests must carry luggage up stairs to reach rooms

Shared bathrooms for some room categories